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despair
complete loss of hope
In more detail
1. (noun) the feeling that there is no hope and that a situation cannot get better
2. (verb) to lose all hope that a situation will improve
Examples
- 1. After months of unemployment, he sank into despair.
- 2. Don't despair—we will find a solution to this problem.
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